Santa Fe South Spero Elementary School

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Santa Fe South Spero Elementary School ranks 115 th of 276 Oklahoma elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Santa Fe South Spero Elementary School is a public charter school in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma that serves 485 students from pre-kindergarten to 5th grade, with a focus on serving a predominantly Hispanic student population.

Despite having a high percentage of students from low-income backgrounds, Santa Fe South Spero Elementary School outperforms the Santa Fe South (Charter) district and the state of Oklahoma in several key academic areas, including 3rd and 5th grade English Language Arts, 3rd grade Mathematics, and 5th grade Science. The school also ranks 4th out of 58 Oklahoma elementary schools for its performance with English Language Learner (ELL) students, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. This strong academic performance is particularly noteworthy given the school's high rates of free and reduced lunch recipients, ranging from 93.15% to 94.05% over the past three school years.

Within the Santa Fe South (Charter) district, Santa Fe South Hills Elementary and Santa Fe South Penn Elementary do not perform as well as Santa Fe South Spero Elementary School, which has shown consistent improvement over time, moving from a 2-star rating in 2020-2021 to a 3-star rating in 2022-2023. This success in serving a predominantly Hispanic and economically disadvantaged student population is a testament to the school's focus on supporting English Language Learners and its effective use of resources, as it spends more per student than some nearby public schools.

Detail:

Public, Charter PK, KG-5

4712 S Santa Fe Ave
Oklahoma City, OK 73109-3109

(405) 600-7038

District: Santa Fe South (Charter)

SchoolDigger Rank:
115^th of 276 Oklahoma Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,736

Student/teacher ratio: 16.3

Number of students: 485

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

96.7%

White:

1.6%

Two or more races:

1.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 93.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Santa Fe South Spero Elementary School ranks better than 58.3% of elementary schools in Oklahoma. It also ranks first among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Santa Fe South (Charter) School District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 52.96. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (96.7%), White (1.6%), two or more races (1.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 93.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Santa Fe South Spero Elementary School is 16.3, which is the lowest among 6 elementary schools in the Santa Fe South (Charter) School District! (See more...)

Compare Santa Fe South Spero Elementary School employs 29.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Santa Fe South Spero Elementary School is $8,736, which is the 2^nd highest among 3 elementary schools in the Santa Fe South (Charter) School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Santa Fe South Spero Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Santa Fe South (Charter):

SchoolDigger ranks Santa Fe South (Charter) 192^nd of 295 Oklahoma school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Santa Fe South Spero Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Santa Fe South Spero Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OK State Percentile
2019	35.40	281^st	411	31.6%
2021	37.41	417^th	646	35.4%
2023	52.96	115^th	276	58.3%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Santa Fe South Spero Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OK State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	84.07	4^th	58	93.1%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Santa Fe South Spero Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OK State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	47.15	280^th	506	44.7%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Santa Fe South Spero Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OK State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	58.82	35^th	97	63.9%

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Data source: test scores: Oklahoma State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Oklahoma State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Santa Fe South Spero Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2018	8	33	0	263	8	6	318
2019	10	15	2	279	3	13	322
2020	8	7	0	343	4	9	371
2021	7	1	0	467	3	9	487
2022	7	0	0	460	4	11	482
2023	8	0	0	469	2	6	485

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Santa Fe South Spero Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2018	318	17.0	18.7	95.3
2019	322	20.0	16.1	94.7
2020	371	22.9	16.1	94.9
2021	487	27.9	17.4	94
2022	482	30.9	15.5	93.2
2023	485	29.7	16.3	93.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Santa Fe South Spero Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2018	318	17.0	18.7	95.3
2019	322	20.0	16.1	94.7
2020	371	22.9	16.1	94.9
2021	487	27.9	17.4	94
2022	482	30.9	15.5	93.2
2023	485	29.7	16.3	93.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Santa Fe South Spero Elementary School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$6,006
2022	$7,818
2023	$8,736

Data source: Oklahoma Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Santa Fe South Spero Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 281^st of 411 Elementary schools	Ranks 115^th of 276 Elementary schools	26.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Santa Fe South Spero Elementary School)	20	52	32%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Santa Fe South (Charter))	21	36	15%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Oklahoma)	43	34	9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Santa Fe South Spero Elementary School)	57	44	13%
4th Grade Mathematics (Santa Fe South (Charter))	23	38	15%
4th Grade Mathematics (Oklahoma)	38	35	3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	322	485	50.6%
African American	15	0	100%
American Indian	3	2	33.3%
Asian	2	0	100%
Hispanic	279	469	68.1%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	10	8	20%
Two or More Races	13	6	53.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	94.7%	93.6%	1.1%

Schools Near Santa Fe South Spero Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				OSTP English Language Arts I (2023)		OSTP Mathematics (2023)			OSTP Science (2023)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	OSTP English Language Arts I 3rd Grade	OSTP English Language Arts I 5th Grade	OSTP Mathematics 3rd Grade	OSTP Mathematics 4th Grade	OSTP Mathematics 5th Grade	OSTP Science 5th Grade	Total
Santa Fe South Spero Elementary School	Public, Charter	PK, KG-5	4712 S Santa Fe Ave	Oklahoma City	73109	Oklahoma County	Santa Fe South (Charter)	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 600-7038	485	30	16.3	93.6%	8 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	469 (96.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.2%)	53	115^th of 276 public elementary schools	58.3%					(n/a)	34.0	39.0	52.0	44.0		49.0	$8,736
Cesar Chavez Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	600 Southeast Grand Boulevard	Oklahoma City	73129	Oklahoma County	Oklahoma City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 587-9800	630	41	15.5	96.8%	41 (6.5%)	19 (3.0%)	539 (85.6%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (3.8%)								(n/a)							$12,747
Adelaide Lee Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	424 Southwest 29th Street	Oklahoma City	73109	Oklahoma County	Oklahoma City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 587-3400	410	28	14.7	95.9%	27 (6.6%)	9 (2.2%)	351 (85.6%)	1 (0.2%)	5 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (4.1%)								(n/a)							$13,643
Fillmore Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	5200 South Blackwelder Avenue	Oklahoma City	73119	Oklahoma County	Oklahoma City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 587-4800	654	40	16.3	97.6%	48 (7.3%)	51 (7.8%)	508 (77.7%)	1 (0.2%)	13 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (5.0%)								(n/a)							$12,227
Hayes Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	6900 South Byers Avenue	Oklahoma City	73149	Oklahoma County	Oklahoma City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 587-5800	450	28	16.0	96.0%	44 (9.8%)	59 (13.1%)	263 (58.4%)	41 (9.1%)	11 (2.4%)	1 (0.2%)	31 (6.9%)								(n/a)							$13,013
Santa Fe South Trinity Elementary	Public, Charter	PK, KG-1	7301 S Walker	Oklahoma City	73139	Oklahoma County	Santa Fe South (Charter)	Yes	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(405) 601-5440	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Heronville Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	1240 Southwest 29th Street	Oklahoma City	73109	Oklahoma County	Oklahoma City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 587-6000	559	39	14.1	97.1%	21 (3.8%)	15 (2.7%)	491 (87.8%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (0.9%)	1 (0.2%)	26 (4.7%)								(n/a)			25.0	29.0			$13,683
Santa Fe South Hills Elementary School	Public, Charter	PK, KG-5	7000 Crossroads Blvd Ste 4000	Oklahoma City	73149	Oklahoma County	Santa Fe South (Charter)	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 606-3916	500	29	17.2	95.0%	3 (0.6%)	4 (0.8%)	476 (95.2%)	6 (1.2%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.6%)	29.1	216^th of 276 public elementary schools	21.7%					(n/a)			23.0	35.0	39.0		$8,679
Dove Science Academy South Okc	Public, Charter	PK, KG-5	7202 S 1-35 Service Rd	Oklahoma City	73149	Oklahoma County	Dove Schools Of Okc (Charter)	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 212-2221	454	22	20.3	92.1%	31 (6.8%)	46 (10.1%)	361 (79.5%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (2.9%)	30.8	210^th of 276 public elementary schools	23.9%		18.9	290^th of 323 public elementary schools	10.2%	80			34.0	23.0	42.0		$8,139
Prairie Queen Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	6609 South Blackwelder Avenue	Oklahoma City	73159	Oklahoma County	Oklahoma City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 587-7750	615	40	15.2	97.1%	57 (9.3%)	51 (8.3%)	454 (73.8%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (2.8%)	5 (0.8%)	31 (5.0%)								(n/a)				21.0			$13,122

Frequently Asked Questions about Santa Fe South Spero Elementary School

What district is Santa Fe South Spero Elementary School in?

Santa Fe South (Charter)

What is the racial makeup of Santa Fe South Spero Elementary School?

Students at Santa Fe South Spero Elementary School are 97% Hispanic, 2% White, 1% Two or more races.

How many students attend Santa Fe South Spero Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 485 students attended Santa Fe South Spero Elementary School.

Is Santa Fe South Spero Elementary School a good school?

Santa Fe South Spero Elementary School ranks 115^th of 276 Oklahoma elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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